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Dechenhöhle and German Cave Museum Iserlohn
Museum/Exhibition | Cave/Grotto
Let's go on a cave adventure!
The bizarre world of stalactites and stalagmites in the Dechenhöhle cave fascinates young and old alike. Mystical ancient stalactites, dark abysses and bones of ice-age bears give many a contemporary a shudder. Curious explorers will get their money's worth here.
The bizarre world of stalactites and stalagmites in the Dechenhöhle cave fascinates young and old alike. Mystical ancient stalactites, dark abysses and bones of ice-age bears give many a contemporary a shudder. Curious explorers will get their money's worth here.
Address
Dechenhöhle and German Cave Museum Iserlohn
Dechenhöhle 5
58644 Iserlohn
Telephone: 02374-71421
Fax: 02374-750100
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But don't worry: all of this can be easily explored on well-maintained and illuminated paths.
In the adjoining German Cave Museum, you can also learn all about caves. How are they formed? Where are the largest ones located? And who knows that the remains of dinosaurs have also been found in them?
The Dechenhöhle and the adjoining German Cave Museum are recognized extracurricular places of learning.
Time has stood still here. Discovered by railroad workers in 1868, the Iserlohn Dechenhöhle attracts over 60,000 visitors a year.
At a pleasant 10°C, the cave is worth a visit in any weather and at any time of year.
The brilliant LED lighting illuminates the fascinating play of colors of the up to 500,000-year-old stalactites.
As long as 1-2 million years ago, an underground river hollowed out the mountain like a Swiss cheese.
Over 20.000 m of cave passages have been explored to date, and the area surrounding the Dechenhöhle is considered to be Germany's cave-richest valley.
Speleologists and geologists are constantly uncovering more secrets underground.
Some of the thousands of cave bear bones that have been uncovered by researchers from the floor layers of the Dechenhöhle can even be seen from the tour route.
Special events are regularly held underground: During the "Cave Lights" (February/March), the colorfully illuminated cave itself becomes a work of light art, at Easter, the cave Easter bunny hides its colorful Easter eggs, on St. Martin's Day, the lantern tours take place with a play, and during Advent and Christmas, musicians delight visitors with traditional Christmas music.
Children's birthday parties and vacation adventure tours for children and families take place in the cave all year round.
Equipped with a bicycle helmet and flashlight, the little explorers also explore the winding side passages of the Dechenhöhle.
But adults also get their money's worth at concerts or whisky tastings.
For some years now, the excellent cave whisky has been maturing in the crystal grotto in a constant cave climate.
In the adjoining German Cave Museum, you can also learn all about caves. How are they formed? Where are the largest ones located? And who knows that the remains of dinosaurs have also been found in them?
The Dechenhöhle and the adjoining German Cave Museum are recognized extracurricular places of learning.
Time has stood still here. Discovered by railroad workers in 1868, the Iserlohn Dechenhöhle attracts over 60,000 visitors a year.
At a pleasant 10°C, the cave is worth a visit in any weather and at any time of year.
The brilliant LED lighting illuminates the fascinating play of colors of the up to 500,000-year-old stalactites.
As long as 1-2 million years ago, an underground river hollowed out the mountain like a Swiss cheese.
Over 20.000 m of cave passages have been explored to date, and the area surrounding the Dechenhöhle is considered to be Germany's cave-richest valley.
Speleologists and geologists are constantly uncovering more secrets underground.
Some of the thousands of cave bear bones that have been uncovered by researchers from the floor layers of the Dechenhöhle can even be seen from the tour route.
Special events are regularly held underground: During the "Cave Lights" (February/March), the colorfully illuminated cave itself becomes a work of light art, at Easter, the cave Easter bunny hides its colorful Easter eggs, on St. Martin's Day, the lantern tours take place with a play, and during Advent and Christmas, musicians delight visitors with traditional Christmas music.
Children's birthday parties and vacation adventure tours for children and families take place in the cave all year round.
Equipped with a bicycle helmet and flashlight, the little explorers also explore the winding side passages of the Dechenhöhle.
But adults also get their money's worth at concerts or whisky tastings.
For some years now, the excellent cave whisky has been maturing in the crystal grotto in a constant cave climate.
Prices
Normal guided tour of the cave including museum admission
Adults: 10,- €
Children from 3 - 15 years: € 6.50
Children's groups (from 10 persons to 15 years): 6,00 €
Adult groups from 20 persons: € 9
Group tickets must be purchased by the group leader.
We ask that groups register in good time.
No further discounts are granted.
Different admission prices apply for special events!
Adults: 10,- €
Children from 3 - 15 years: € 6.50
Children's groups (from 10 persons to 15 years): 6,00 €
Adult groups from 20 persons: € 9
Group tickets must be purchased by the group leader.
We ask that groups register in good time.
No further discounts are granted.
Different admission prices apply for special events!
Business hours
January 1 - February 28
Saturdays and Sundays 10.00 - 16.00 / during the NRW winter vacations daily 10.00 - 16.00
Closed on New Year's Day!
March 1 - March 31
daily 10.00 - 16.00h
April 1st - October 31st
daily 10.00 - 17.00h
November 1st - November 30th
daily 10.00 - 16.00
December 1 - December 31
Saturdays and Sundays 10.00 - 16.00 / during the NRW winter vacations daily 10.00 - 16.00
25.12.closed!
Please note: The Dechenhöhle can only be visited as part of a guided tour.
The tour lasts approx. 40 minutes.
It is not necessary to register individual visitors for the normal cave tours.
Further guided tours are available on request.
Exclusive guided tours are also possible outside opening hours by prior arrangement!
Directions
The Dechenhöhle can be reached by car or coach via the BAB 46 Hagen-Iserlohn (junction Is.-Oestrich, from there follow the signs). Three large free parking lots are available. The buses of the Märkische Verkehrsgesellschaft also stop at the Dechenhöhle (bus stop Dechenhöhle on line 1). It is also easy to get there by train: The "Letmathe-Dechenhöhle" stop is on theLetmathe - Iserlohn railroad line.